Principal Manufacturing Engineer - Digital Standards (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Additional voluntary coverages

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Principal Manufacturing Engineer to lead standardized manufacturing processes across multiple sites and drive continuous improvement aligned to strategic objectives.

This onsite role can be based in Cedar Rapids, IA or Phoenix, AZ or Charlotte, NC. Will require collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Digital Technology, plus travel up to 20% and potential relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
• Experience developing or maintaining standard work, manufacturing processes, and technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing methods (assembly, machining, electronics, testing, or similar).
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (ACE, Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the creation, improvement, and maintenance of manufacturing standards, processes, work instructions, and related documentation.
• Support alignment of manufacturing standards with digital transformation initiatives, including MES, PLM, and digital work instruction platforms.
• Evaluate current manufacturing practices to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide technical expertise in modern manufacturing methods and digital tools.
• Support implementation of standard processes, tooling strategies, and manufacturing capability improvements across sites.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure consistent deployment of manufacturing best practices.
• Contribute to team planning, continuous improvement activities, and roadmap execution.

Skills

Manufacturing standards

MES

PLM

Digital work instructions

ACE/Lean/Six Sigma

Cross-functional collaboration

Continuous improvement

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree (optional)

Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Eng.

Tools

DFM

PFMEA

Control plans

Validation processes

Job description

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Principal Manufacturing Engineer to lead standardized manufacturing processes across multiple sites and drive continuous improvement aligned to strategic objectives.

This onsite role can be based in Cedar Rapids, IA or Phoenix, AZ or Charlotte, NC. Will require collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Digital Technology, plus travel up to 20% and potential relocation assistance.